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Forum: O.S. Engines Support
03-27-2015, 11:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,175
Posted By cessna098

There are several videos on YouTube on the...

There are several videos on YouTube on the dis-assembly, bearing removal, and reassembly of OS four stroke engines such as https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_HrTCCO-GY.
DennisV
Forum: Control Lines
03-13-2012, 05:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,914
Posted By cessna098

RE: 1960 Fox Combat Special: Orig. Box, Manual & Even A Service Bulletin!

Deandome,
Thanks for posting the bulletin/letter. I belong to the Chicagoland Circle Cutters model airplane club. The members mostly fly control line stunt, combat, and sport airplanes. We fly at...
Forum: Control Lines
03-12-2012, 10:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,914
Posted By cessna098

RE: 1960 Fox Combat Special: Orig. Box, Manual & Even A Service Bulletin!

"And let me know if you/anyone wants to see a scan of bulletin...I'm thinking a LOT of 1960-model owners would love to see that, as most of them probby never even noticed the problem & thus never got...
Forum: Everything Diesel
01-19-2012, 08:41 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,482
Posted By cessna098

RE: OS 40FP with DDD

The only diesel engine I've run was a McCoy .09 back in the '60's. I was an inexperienced teenager and it was my first diesel engine. I had a couple of runs on a test stand fiddling with the needle...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
01-17-2012, 08:32 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,597
Posted By cessna098

RE: Vintage Sig R-C Sport Build Thread

"without furthering the depletion of my education funds on glow fuel"
Regarding this, remember that a .15 glow engine really doesn't use that much fuel. "Back in the day" my OS .15 MAX powered...
Forum: Glow Engines
02-10-2009, 09:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,601
Posted By cessna098

RE: Anyone had contact with ThunderTiger4U in the last couple weeks?

I just ordered some props from them online. They sent me one email the same day confirming the order and another email shortly after saying the order had been released for shipping with one item (out...
Forum: Control Lines
12-07-2008, 03:10 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,845
Posted By cessna098

RE: OS engine convert

Maurice,

You will probably be satisfied with it as-is. If later you feel the need to alter the engine, consider installing a LA .40 piston/cylinder. On the LA, they eliminated the baffle port,...
Forum: Control Lines
12-06-2008, 04:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,388
Posted By cessna098

RE: Brodak Pathfinder- Any Lessons Learned Out There ??

Luke,
Here are a few pictures of mine back in 2004. It was an easy build. Maybe this will help get you encouraged to build yours. Have fun.
DennisV
Forum: Control Lines
12-06-2008, 03:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,388
Posted By cessna098

RE: Brodak Pathfinder- Any Lessons Learned Out There ??

Luke,
Yes. I do get a smile on my face every time I fly the Pathfinder. It is one of my all time favorites and has treated me very well.
The tank is uniflow with a 4 1/2 ounce capacity. I...
Forum: Control Lines
12-05-2008, 03:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,388
Posted By cessna098

RE: Brodak Pathfinder- Any Lessons Learned Out There ??

Steve,
I've been flying a Pathfinder in P-40 and PAMPA Advanced and Expert on the Midwest contest circuit for the last four years. I use an LA .40 and have flown in all kinds of weather...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
02-07-2008, 12:00 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,572
Posted By cessna098

RE: Am I still the "kid" when it comes to this stuff?

Turned 62 last month. Started control line in 1958. Got into RC in 1963 with a FOX .15 powered MIDWEST Esquire using a single channel MIN-X and Babcock rubber powered escapement for rudder-only...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
02-25-2007, 11:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,842
Posted By cessna098

RE: Sterling Yak-9

Bill,
You can get a tremendous amount of information on control line airplanes, engines, tanks, control systems, painting, etc. at either of the following control line forums:
...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-16-2006, 11:33 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 22,706
Posted By cessna098

RE: Super Tigre .60 Bluehead

Gentlemen,
Maybe this will help clear up the question of were there any SUPERTIGRE Blueheads that came with a baffled piston. I have enclosed pictures of an engine I bought new and still have. The...
Forum: Glow Engines
02-10-2006, 04:45 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,116
Posted By cessna098

RE: Broke the Drive Washer!

Yep. I'm using my ST .51 for control line. It's in a Pathfinder and hauls it effortlessly in a steady 4 stroke through the entire pattern. Even in a slow, steady 4 stroke it pulls hard and maintains...
Forum: Glow Engines
02-09-2006, 11:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,116
Posted By cessna098

RE: Broke the Drive Washer!

Attached is a picture of the broken drive washer on a ST .51. The engine is new. Put a prop on it for the first time using just a 4-way prop wrench and the drive washer split. This is a Chinese made...
Forum: Glow Engines
08-13-2005, 03:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,717
Posted By cessna098

RE: An easy way to remove the colored powder coating

To remove burned on carbon and varnish I disassemble and immerse my engines in a crock pot filled with antifreeze. After 12 -48 hours , depending on the thickness and degree the carbon is burned on,...
Forum: Glow Engines
06-16-2005, 09:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,077
Posted By cessna098

RE: Another Break-in Question-FP-40

Dave,
You can check the attached picture to determine which version OS .40FP you have.
Cessna098
Forum: Glow Engines
05-29-2005, 10:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,430
Posted By cessna098

RE: magnum gp 40

This TOWER .40 carb will fit your MAGNUM GP .40 as well as the OS. 40FP (The TOWER .40 and the MAGNUM GP .40 were clones of the OS .40FP). Plus it's cheaper than the OS carb.

...
Forum: Control Lines
02-15-2005, 10:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,089
Posted By cessna098

RE: Older 25 FP break in

I would think that all the usual differences between an "old style" iron/steel engine versus the "new style" ABC/ABN breakin routines would apply. That is, your older iron/steel OS .25 FP would...
Forum: Control Lines
01-16-2005, 02:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,082
Posted By cessna098

RE: Flying New Plane Today

Try these postings. Just remember that everyone has an opinion (i.e. as grandpa said "you'll need to seperate the wheat from the chaff" ;)).

...
Forum: Control Lines
01-16-2005, 01:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,418
Posted By cessna098

RE: The pathfinder or the P-40 B? which help

I use a 4 1/2 ounce uniflow tank. The flight duration depends on the needle valve setting on the engine. If the engine is set rich then i get flights of 6 to 6 1/2 minutes. With the engine set lean...
Forum: Control Lines
01-15-2005, 10:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,418
Posted By cessna098

RE: The pathfinder or the P-40 B? which help

I don't know about the P-40 but I love my Pathfinder. Built it last year to use in my first year flying in the Advanced class at contests. With a stock OS .40LA it flies great. Took a 3rd, two 2nds,...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
01-12-2004, 11:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,268
Posted By cessna098

RE: The one I saw flew GREAT...

Interesting that it has the "P" model of the OS .40H engine. The "P" stood for PYLON as in pylon racing and this version of the OS .40H had different timing, etc. to make it suitable for racing use....
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
01-12-2004, 10:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,179
Posted By cessna098

RE: Old CL Airplane Engine

Will,
You have a Fox .09. I have one in my collection that I bought new in the early '60's. I bought it because it was the cheapest "BIG" (larger than an .049) engine available for $4.95. I...
Forum: Glow Engines
11-03-2002, 10:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 807
Posted By cessna098

What's that brown stuff on my engine??

Yep. It is burnt on oil from your fuel. It doesn't hurt the performance of your engine (unless it gets so thick it hinders engine cooling). There are several commercial cleaners available at your...
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